If you divide mainland Greece into three geographic regions, you will see the northern part which borders Bulgaria, the central area washed by two seas (Ionion and the Aegean), and a southern peninsula, lapped by three (Ionion, Aegean, and Mediterranean).
Almost looking like a fat four-fingered hand, this peninsula — the Peloponnese — consists of 21,549 [...]
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Geography Lession – Greece
Posted in Greece on September 24, 2007 | Comments Off
Corinth Lost
Posted in Greece on September 23, 2007 | Comments Off
Successfully navigating away from the city, we buzzed down the autostrada, approaching Corinth. Our intention was to stop at Ancient Korinthos on our way to Naplion, where we would spend the next three nights. As we approached modern Corinth, the exits became confusing and we missed the turn-off. After a couple of back-and-forths, I turned [...]
Regaining our confidence, we saw that the road to Epidauros was well-marked. The scenery was spectacular and as we drove, the accumulated stresses of the day began to melt away. Looping up and over staggering heights offering sweeping vistas of the turquoise sea far below, we felt that we were finally on our way. It [...]
From Epidauros to Naplion
Posted in Greece, Naplion on September 23, 2007 | Comments Off
Slipping behind the wheel, I pointed Aggie due west, cutting straight across the first of the Peloponnesan fingers. The end of our route this day would spill us directly onto the Naplion waterfront, situated at the northernmost bay of the Argolidos Gulf.
The road was straightforward and easy, a leisurely drive through the countryside, and we [...]
Sicily / Peloponnese 2007
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Melinda Trips 2006: Italy
Melinda takes you to Medieval hilltowns and guides you through the canals of Venice, wearing out her parents, her husband, herself and her shoes in the process. Beautiful photos of Italy and interesting travelogue at Melinda Trips 2006: Italy.
